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Latronico, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Latronico is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 2,063. Elevation: 2,913 ft (888 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

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2,063 Population 27/sq mi density
2,913 ft Elevation 888 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,776 Median Income
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Overall
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,776 median income, 13.3% unemployment

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About Latronico

Latronico

Latronico is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. Due to its high elevation of 888 metres (2,913 ft) it is much cooler, even in summer, than the larger cities along the coasts.

People

Population2,063
Density27/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,776
Unemployment13.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation2,913 ft (888 m)
Population2,063
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation2,913 ft (888 m)
Coordinates40.0891°, 16.0095°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,561 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.0 inches (63 cm)
Median Household Income$17,776

About Latronico

Latronico is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 2,063. The city sits at an elevation of 2,913 feet (888 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Latronico is $17,776, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 155 business establishments.

Income: Latronico vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,776
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)155

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Latronico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,913 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,913 ft (888 m)
Area77.2 sq mi (199.8 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates40.0891°N, 16.0095°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Italy avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

601 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 134 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 79 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 7 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 121 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 23 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 100 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 83 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 132 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 84 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 60 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 74 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 100 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 54 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 66 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 116 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 145 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 79 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 82 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 75 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 93 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 74 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 149 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 157 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 160 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 178 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 181 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Latronico has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Latronico

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
SMC Radio AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Latronico

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Capitano Jannarelli
Casa delle Muse di Sinisgalli - Fondazione Leonardo Sinisgalli
Casa di confino di Carlo Levi
Ecomuseo del Pollino
MAM - Musei Aiello Molieterno - Museo del Paesaggio
MAM - Musei Aiello Molieterno - Museo di Arte Contemporanea
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Biblioteca Lucana Angela Aiello
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo del Novecento Lucano
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo della Ceramica
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo di Arte Moderna
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Palazzo Santa Croce
MAM - Museo Michele Tedesco e dell'Ottocento Lucano
Museo Archeologico di Rivello
Museo archeologico nazionale dell'Alta Val d'Agri
Museo Comunale
Museo dell'Artigianato
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Cività Contadina
Museo della Cultura Contadina
Museo delle Tradizioni Locali
Museo di Blanda
Museo di Blanda Gioacchino Francesco La Torre
Museo di Storia dell'Agricoltura e della Pastorizia
Museo il Nibbio
Museo il Nibbio
Museo Naturalistico e Paleontologico di Rotonda
Museo Paul Russotto
Palafrido - Museo Laboratorio della fauna minore
Pinacoteca Carlo Levi

Libraries in Latronico

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BiblioMediateca Comunale Giacomo Racioppi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Ferdinando Santoro0.0
Biblioteca comunale G. Salerno0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Tortora0.0

Farmers Markets in Latronico

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino dei prodotti tipici

Restaurants in Latronico

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fryllos - Rosticceria artigianale
Taverna Nonna Vera

Gas Stations in Latronico

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Benzina
IT #5851830572
IT #5851830993

Breweries in Latronico

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio artigianale HoneyMonkey

Stadiums & Teams in Latronico

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Latronico

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Latronico

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Latronico
Poste Italiane

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Latronico

What is the population of Latronico?

Latronico has a population of 2,063 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 77.2 square miles.

Is Latronico expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,776, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Latronico?

Latronico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches, with 25.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Latronico?

The job market in Latronico faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 155 business establishments in the area.

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